Wintercamper

Snowpack

Lauren Kyryluk · Jan 24, 2021 · Retallack

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, cold
Ride Type
cutBlocks, convexSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
powder

Fresh snow on a crust. Wasn't really deep powder but enjoyable to ride. Observed no cracking or whumpfing. No evidence of avalanches were observed in this area.

Snowpack

Depth
205
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
NW
Test Fracture
sudden
Site Elevation
2230
Test Initiation
moderate
Test Failure Depth
50
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
surfaceHoar

ECTPM18 on a 37° NW slope at 2230m Sudden planar 50cm down. Failed on very small crystals ?SH Slope was sparsly treed. No noticeable cracking or whumpfing while touring